Defensive Medicine Costs at Least $1.4 Billion Annually, Says New MMS Study

First-of-its-kind study shows that tests, procedures, referrals, hospitalizations, or prescriptions ordered by physicians out of the fear of being sued add billions to health care costs, reduce access to care, and may be unsafe for patients. READ MORE (Nov. 17, 2008)

Health Care Proxy Day

The day after Thanksgiving, November 28, is Health Care Proxy Awareness Day. A health care proxy is a simple, written document that helps ensure individuals receive the type of care they want in the event they are unable to communicate their choices at the end of their lives or during a disabling illness. READ MORE (Nov. 26, 2008)